דברי הימים ב, פרק ל״ב, פסוק י״א

Assyrian propaganda aims to break the spirit of the people trapped in Jerusalem by systematically undermining their trust in both their leadership and their faith. The enemy's primary argument is that King Hezekiah's actions are not for the public's benefit, but rather pose a direct threat to their survival. The Assyrians claim that the king's influence will only lead to a devastating end, condemning the people to a painful death by starvation and thirst [מצודת דוד].

Hezekiah's main justification for standing firm against the siege and resisting the Assyrian empire is his absolute trust in God [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. In response, the enemy deliberately tries to tear down this promise of divine protection. They present the people's belief in God as a dangerous illusion and a false sense of security, insisting that it will not bring them any actual rescue [מצודת דוד].